Hakki Pikki Tribe

  • Recently, Tribals from Karnataka's 'Hakki-Pikki', a semi-nomadic tribal community got stuck in violence-hit Sudan.
  • 'Hakki' means 'bird' in Kannada, and 'Pikki' means 'to catch'. As a result, the group is known as the 'bird catcher,' referring to their traditional work.
  • It is a Scheduled Tribe of Karnataka.
  • The community migrated from Northern India - mainly Gujarat and Rajasthan - is found in Karnataka and are now mainly concentrated in Shivamogga, Davanagere and Mysuru district of Karnataka.
  • They communicate in 'Vaagri' at home but speak in Kannada when conducting daily business. UNESCO has listed 'Vaagri' as one of the endangered ....
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